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Residence Inn Chicago Downtown River North
270 rooms. All suites. Valet. Business center. Exercise Facilities. Indoor pool. Complimentary breakfast. Located in the heart of the River North area on Dearborn between Hubbard and Kinzie Sts.
CITY: Chicago
Residence Inn Chicago Lake Forest Mettawa
The Residence Inn by Marriott Lake Forest/Mettawa hotel in Chicago is ideal for extended stay business travelers and is within easy reach of both downtown Chicago and North Shore businesses and attractions. Conveniences, too, like grocery shopping and dai
CITY: Mettawa
Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze
Richardson Adventure Farm offers 5 mazes with 33 acres of maze fields. For example, there is the Finger Fortune Trail for a quick maze that only takes 10 minutes. On another adventure, the Quiz Maze, answer fun quiz questions to guide you through and if you have the wrong answers, you'll go the wrong way! Family fun at every turn in the World's Largest Corn Maze, pumpkin patch, & Christmas trees. Fans of the board game, Clue, will instantly recognize the similarity to our maze game, FSI Farm Scene Investigation. Also enjoy the 50' tall observation tower, a Zip Line that is 30' high and 700' long, the ZORB Ride, beautiful wooded picnic area, free campfires, 3 wooden bridges in the corn maze, pedal carts and trikes, feed the goats, corn cabin, concessions for sale and free wagon ride to the five acre maze (weekends).
CITY: Spring Grove
Richland Creek Trailhead
The Richland Creek Trailhead serves as the main trailhead for the northern end of the Jane Addmas Recreation Trail. It features parking, a large shelter house with electricity, lights and picnic tables, a restroom, water and a primitive campground area.
CITY: Orangeville
RiverBank Lodge
Be inspired by dramatic architectural details and our leather-packed northwoods lodge themed interior spaces. Located on the banks of the Sangamon River, we know you will remember this unique lodging experience!
CITY: Petersburg
RiverView Suites
Located in a historic downtown Alton building, these suites are private, secure and first class in a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Fully furnished one and two bedroom units. Kitchen, VCR, digital cable, washer and dryer, free local calls. Located within walking distance to local restaurants, clubs and shopping.
CITY: Alton
Rodeway Inn - Effingham
Rodeway offers standard amenities, along with microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, and cable television. Whirlpool bathtubs, sofa sleepers and spacious work desks are available in some rooms. A continental breakfast is also provided.
CITY: Effingham
Schurmeier Teaching Forest
Two miles of beginner and intermediate hiking trails, educational signage teaches about tree and forestry practices. This forest is the perfect place to spend the day. Horses welcome!
CITY: Elizabeth
Sculpture on the Avenue
Come explore the sculptures that have transformed the City of Effingham's avenues into an art gallery. Over 30 sculptures created by some of the Midwest's best known and unknown sculptors bring life to the streets of Effingham as part of the annual "Sculptures on the Avenues" outdoor exhibition. Sculptures on the Avenues is a self-guided walking tour that begins at City Hall, located at 201 E. Jefferson Ave. From there, the exhibition winds in and out of Downtown Effingham. An informative guide, which facilitates a walking tour, is available at the Effingham Visitors Center or City Hall.
CITY: Effingham
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Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days
The 26th Annual Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days will be held at John A Logan College. It is the largest celebration of Hunting and Fishing Day in the country. This 200+ vendor show offers something for the whole family. Bass Fishing and Crappie seminars, catfish contest, Goose calling contests, Dock Dogs competitions, retriever demonstrations and a kids fishing hole are just a few of the activities throughout the weekend.
CITY: Carterville
Spring Lake Park
Spring Lake Park in Macomb, IL. has three different singletrack trails ranging in intermediate to difficult. At 10 miles in length this park has a nice smattering of everything an adrenaline junky would want. The trails here are tight in some spots with a few ladder bridges, log piles and even a teeter-totter, and the hills just keep coming with jumps that make you feel weightless.
CITY: Macomb
Staybridge Suites - Rockford
Staybridge Suites welcomes you for an extended stay at our hotel in Rockford, Illinois. Ideally situated just over six miles from downtown, Staybridge Suites of Rockford, IL is in close proximity to the Chicago - Rockford International Airport. Our hotel is also located near prominent businesses, as well as popular area attractions. Our pet friendly Rockford hotel offers guests a free shuttle service to the Chicago - Rockford International Airport. Amenities include a 24-hour business center, high speed internet, laundry services and complimentary breakfast.
CITY: Rockford
Staybridge Suites Hotel - Glenview
Extended-stay hotel offering short-term and long-term housing. Located in The Glen, the fully furnished 120-suites each contain a fully equipped kitchen, living room area, desk and ergonomic chair, 40+ stations including HBO, a DVD/CD player, and free high speed internet access. Hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast, fitness room, indoor pool, and free guest laundry.
CITY: Glenview
Stoney Creek Inn
Come and experience the Great Outdoors...indoors. Stoney Creek Inn's unique Northwoods décor, atmosphere and incredible service create a truly enjoyable lodging experience! Guests love our extended continental breakfast and our 'Wilderness Park.'
CITY: Galena
Sunset Inn & Suites
Hotel suites have five fantasy theme rooms including the Hearts Delight, Space Odyssey, Rain Forest, the Arabian, and the Roman Retreat. Indoor pool and fitness center are part of the Inn amenities.
CITY: Clinton
Super 8 - Chenoa
The Chenoa Super 8 is conveniently located just off I-55 at exit 187, Rt 24. The hotel is just 20 minutes from Bloomington-Normal. The small town hospitality and friendly service is always available to serve your needs after a busy day of travel. The Chenoa Super 8 provides a complimentary SuperStart breakfast, free local calls, free high speed internet and pets are welcome. The rooms feature 27 inch TVs with extended cable and free HBO. Micro-fridges are available in some rooms. Try one of the Jacuzzi Suites for a relaxing stay.
CITY: Chenoa
Super 8 - Danville
Get some much-needed rest at our Super 8 Danville hotel, conveniently located off Interstate 74 less than one mile from the Illinois / Indiana border. Our Danville, Illinois hotel near University of Illinois offers free Wi-Fi Internet access to help you stay connected, and free SuperStart continental breakfast so you can refuel for a busy day. Stretch out in one of our mini suites, and use your refrigerator or microwave to get a snack ready for a busy day. Kids 17 and under stay free when accompanied by an adult at our Danville, IL hotel. Smoke-free and pet-friendly rooms are available.
CITY: Danville
Super 8 - East Hazel Crest
It's Super 8 Motel, located on 172nd & Halsted. We provide shuttle service, fridge, microwave, coffee 24/7, wifi, breakfast every morning and a business center.
CITY: East Hazel Crest
Super 8 - Effingham
Suites available, small pets allowed, cable/movies, kitchenettes aveniable, in-room safe, free super start breakfast from 6:00 am - 10:00 am.
CITY: Effingham
Super 8 - Marshall
Conveniently located off Interstate 70 near Lincoln Train State Park. Amenities include handicapped rooms/facilities, free parking, free local telephone calls, non smoking rooms/facilities, indoor heated pool, RV or truck parking, restaurant nearby, cable TV, and hot tub rooms.
CITY: Marshall
Super 8 - Mattoon
This 61 room facility is located just off I-57 and Illinois Route 16, and has a variety of restaurants within walking distance. Attractions nearby include the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site and the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum. Free Wi-Fi, business center, free breakfast bonanza, and pet-friendly. Kids 17 and under stay free with an adult.
CITY: Mattoon
Super 8 - Paris
Located on Highway 1 off Interstate 70. Your stay includes free breakfast bonanza, free Wi-Fi Internet, free parking including for truck and RV, and pet friendly. Hot tub rooms are also available. Attractions nearby include Twin Lakes Park, Sycamore Hills Golf Club and Bicentennial Art Center & Museum.
CITY: Paris
Super 8 - Richmond
Free Superstart Breakfast, High Speed Internet. Close to Bike and Snowmobile Trail, Fishing, Boating, Skiing, Golf Course and Richmond Historic District. King or Double Beds, Expanded Cable, HBO, ESPN, CNN, Fridge-Micro In Some Rooms. Pets Accepted - 10.00 per day.
CITY: Richmond
Super 8 - Romeoville
Super 8 Romeoville Bolingbrook hotel is located in the Heritage Corridor, convenient to Interstates 55 and 355 at Exit 367, and provides a comfortable, central place to stop near Chicago. Close to attractions like Chicagoland Speedway, O'Hare and Midway airports, and Empress Casino, our pet-friendly Romeoville hotel offers convenient accommodations near the Windy City.
CITY: Romeoville
Super 8 Lodge East
Queen-size beds, HBO, ESPN, cable TV, free continental breakfast, guest laundry, children stay free with parents. Pets allowed with permission.
CITY: Springfield
Super 8 Motel - Alton
Super 8 Alton hotel lets you make the most of your time on the road. Located on Illinois Highway 3 close to Route 67 and Interstates 55 and 270, our Alton, Illinois, hotel is just 30 miles from downtown St. Louis and convenient to popular area attractions, including the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway.
CITY: Alton
Super 8 Motel - Beardstown
2-story facility. Indoor pool. Handicap accessible and pet friendly.
CITY: Beardstown
Super 8 Motel - Champaign
61 guest rooms, suites, pets allowed. Free HBO, and just across the street from Macy's & Market Place Mall.
CITY: Champaign
Super 8 Motel - Gilman
52 rooms, super start breakfast from 6am-10am, Olympic-size jacuzzi.
CITY: Gilman
Super 8 Motel - Jerseyville
Get the rest you need after a long day on the road at our Super 8 Jerseyville hotel. Located on Illinois State Route 109, less than one hour from St. Louis, MO, our hotel makes it easy to enjoy small-town charms with convenient access to big-city excitement. Enjoy queen size beds, recliners in most rooms, satellite TV, free local calls, jacuzzi bathtubs in selected rooms.
CITY: Jerseyville
Super 8 Motel - Litchfield
Conveniently located off Interstate 55 at - less than 30 minutes south of Springfield attractions. Enjoy close proximity to shops and dining in downtown Litchfield, historic Route 66 attractions and outdoor recreation on Lake Lou Yaeger. Facility has 61 rooms with 2 suites. Free Wi-Fi and kids 17 and under stay free.
CITY: Litchfield
Super 8 Motel - Marion
63 rooms and a free toast bar. Some facility amenities include free parking, pets allowed, and complimentary breakfast.
CITY: Marion
Super 8 Motel - Ottawa
Award winning, Pride of Super 8. 100% Non-Smoking, no pets allowed, super start breakfast, 2-room and apartment whirlpool suites, microwave/fridge in all rooms.
CITY: Ottawa
Super 8 Motel - Pontiac
48 rooms, including ones with microwaves and refrigerators. Truck parking available. Restaurants nearby. Handicap rooms, pet friendly.
CITY: Pontiac
Super 8 Motel - Rockford
Conveniently located near I-90, E. State Street/Business Rt. 20, Super 8 offers a perfect balance of value and convenience. Centrally located between Chicago and Galena off Interstate 39. Each hotel room comes with time-saving amenities like a refrigerator and microwave — or book a personal Jacuzzi suite for extra comfort. Start your day right with free SuperStart continental breakfast, and enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi in your room. Handicapped-accessible hotel rooms are available, and free RV or truck parking is included. We are a pet-friendly hotel, and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult.
CITY: Rockford
Super 8 Motel - St. Charles
Meeting space for up to 15 people. Free coffee, juice, bagel and toast bar. Copier and fax service. Suite wtih microwave and refrigerator. Pets welcome.
CITY: St. Charles
Super 8 Motel - Staunton
52 rooms and 4 suites; King size suites; non-smoking available; truck parking; in-house laundry facilities. Handicap rooms. Pet friendly.
CITY: Staunton
Super 8 Motel - Tuscola
63 rooms with one suite, interior entry, 24-hr coffee service and 24-hr front desk with wake-up service. Handicap rooms, pet friendly.
CITY: Tuscola
Super 8 Motel - Watseka
42 rooms, large truck parking available. Nice hotel. Meeting room accommodates 50. Handicap rooms, pet friendly.
CITY: Watseka
Super 8 Motel Galesburg
Super 8 Galesburg motel provides the value and convenience you need during your travels. Pull off Interstate 74 at the Knoxville exit 51, midway between the Quad Cities and Peoria, IL, to enjoy handy amenities like guest laundry and large-vehicle parking. Wake up in the morning to free SuperStart continental breakfast before hitting the road, and relax in the evening with free Wi-Fi and heated indoor pool. Book a suite with Jacuzzi, microwave and refrigerator. We are pet friendly and handicapped-accessible.
CITY: Galesburg
Super 8 Motel- Pinckneyville
This motel offers 47 rooms with an indoor pool and a banquet facility for up to 75 people. Jacuzzi suites and suites with two king beds are available. Pets are welcome for a $10 fee per night. Free continental breakfast and high-speed internet.
CITY: Pinckneyville
Super 8 Motel-Mokena/Frankfort
Worlds largest hotel rewards program. Somewhere between where you are and where you're going there's a Super 8. See you along the way. 69 rooms, near I-80 on route 45, many restaurants, many rooms, refrigerator and microwave, iron, iron boards, hair dryer, coffee pot in all rooms, wireless internet in all rooms, allow pets for a fee, laundry service, family suites.
CITY: Mokena
Tapley Woods State Natural Area
Located 5 miles west of Elizabeth, IL, this 260 timbered acres provides public hunting areas, hiking and nature viewing.
CITY: Elizabeth
The Drake Hotel
The Drake is a cityscape landmark and has been a symbol of white glove elegance for eighty years. The pride of all Chicagoans, it has been the first choice of celebrities and Heads of State since its opening in 1920. Scenes from several movies were filmed at The Drake Hotel including Risky Business, My Best Friend's Wedding, What Women Want, Continental Divide, Flags of Our Fathers and Wicker Park were filmed at the hotel.
CITY: Chicago
The Fish Market - A Loading Dock Guest House
This upscale cottage was designed with comfort and fun in mind. Perfect for families or singles, the Guest House sleeps up to 6 with one king size bed and four twin size bunks. A full kitchen and large living room makes for a most relaxing stay. Two televisions and wireless internet access keep you in touch. The Guest House is small-pet friendly with a fenced-in side garden.
CITY: Grafton
The Galena River
The Galena River, also known as Fever River, meanders through the lush scenery of Northern Illinois before winding through Galena's historic downtown. Put-in near Galena's Main Street which will offer you plenty of opportunities to explore the river on your own, or to take day excursions offered by a local outfitter.
CITY: Galena
The James Hotel
297 rooms. 106 suites. Seven meeting rooms. 200 nonsmoking rooms. One restaurant - David Burke's Primehouse. The Spa. 24-hour room service and concierge service. The second in a dynamic new line of hotels that Travel & Leisure named "America's sexiest." James fuses modern American comfort, service and style with state of the art technology. A multiregional Italian restaurant, JBar and The Gym, our signature fitness center, are highlights. Located at Rush & Ontario at the center of the Magnificent Mile and gateway to River North.
CITY: Chicago
The Loft at The Whole Scoop
Looking for a relaxing vacation destination? Look no further! This beautiful family and pet-friendly loft features hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, two bedrooms, open gathering area with full kitchen, dining area, large living area, washer and dryer, front and rear balconies with a BBQ grill and can accommodate up to 8 people! After all...who wouldn't want to stay on top of an ice cream shop?
CITY: Grafton
The Marina at Lake Sara
If you want to spend a day on Lake Sara but don't have a boat, don't worry The Marina at Lake Sara offers boat rentals, tackle, gas, food and drinks.
CITY: Effingham
The River House
Relax, reflect and unwind in this private guest house that is a turn-of-the-century cottage completely restored with modern amenities. Located high above the confluence of the Mississippi & Illinois Rivers, it offers a quiet retreat with a spectacular view, yet it is only one block from village shops, marina, restaurants, bike trails and the scenic byway.
CITY: Grafton
The Stage at Lake Sara
After being on the lake all day, why not check out an outdoor concert from local and regional bands. Also be sure to remember that the stage is available to rent.
CITY: Effingham
Thomson House Villager Lodge
40 unit extended stay motel. All rooms have microwave, refrigerator, on site cafe, and laundromat, pets welcome
CITY: Thomson
Tierra Linda
Immersed in the sights and sounds of nature, Tierra Linda's two charming guest rooms offer peace and relaxation. Dog and pet-friendly, swimming, fishing, hiking, stargazing, bonfires, bird watching. No noisy roads.
CITY: Galena
Timber Ridge Outpost & Cabins
Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Shawnee National Forest, Timber Ridge offers something for everyone, from families and honeymooners to outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy some Southern hospitality while staying in a real log cabin or one-of-a-kind treehouse. Each of the units, including the treehouse, is equipped with a bathroom, kitchenette, heating and air conditioning.
CITY: Elizabethtown
Timmerman's Hotel & Resort
At Timmerman's Hotel & Resort, we provide the little comforts that make you feel at home. Conveniently located to nearby attractions; such as, shopping, skiing, golfing, gambling casinos and more. Come see our newly-renovated property.
CITY: East Dubuque
Town and Country Motel
28 rooms, 18 rooms completely new. Enjoy a meal at Three Stars Family Restaurant.
CITY: Clinton
Trail of Tears Lodge
A remote lodge surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. An abundance of outdoor recreation: horseback riding, hiking, hunting, fishing, shooting range, archery range, dirt bike & ATV trails. Outdoor pool, game room, hot tub and pets accepted.
CITY: Jonesboro
TREC Recreation Trails
The TREC trail system is a public trail designed to create recreational opportunities. The trails provide a great place for visitors to exercise, whether its walking, riding bikes, or roller blading. The mission is to develop a countrywide, multi-use trail system, educate the communities on the benefits of the trails, and promote an active lifestyle by providing recreational activities.
CITY: Effingham
University of Illinois Arboretum
The University of Illinois Arboretum is a living laboratory, including plant collections and facilities that support the teaching, research and public service programs of several units throughout campus. Central to the Arboretum was the development of the "All American Selection Trial Gardens" established by a bequest from Miles C. Hartley in the early 90s. Other highlights of the Arboretum include the Welcome Garden, Hosta Garden, Kari Walkway and native ponds plantings, the Idea Garden, sponsored by Champaign County Master Gardeners, and the Japanese Tea and Dry Gardens at the Japan House.
CITY: Urbana
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Black Vultures and turkey vultures fly and swoop in the skies surrounding Makanda each fall. Local residents await their return each fall as an end to the hot summer and the beginning of cooler fall weather. This event is a celebration of the Vulture's annual migration with live music and displays by local artists for purchase. Come join the celebration and see this awesome unique event as these birds return.
CITY: Makanda
Wapello Land & Water Reserve
Experience Native American mounds, prairie and the Apple River. Hike beginner trails. Pets welcome. Fishing allowed.
CITY: Hanover
Wards Grove Nature Preserve
Wards Grove is the best "mound forest" remaining in the Driftless Area. 335 protected acres of woodlands with populations of sensitive plant and animal species.
CITY: Stockton
Wildlife Prairie Park
A unique, 2,000-acre zoological park which is home to wolves, bison, waterfowl, black bear, elk, cougar, otter, and others. You will enjoy the park's spectacular natural settings, butterfly garden, wildflowers, lakes and restored prairies.
CITY: Hanna City
Wingate by Wyndham
A beautiful new hotel conveniently located near the Shoppes at Grand Prairie. A great place to stay for business or pleasure. Amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool and spa, wireless internet and hot breakfast.
CITY: Peoria
Wingate Inn by Wyndham
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, the Wingate by Wyndham makes your trip easier! Centrally located off Interstate 74. Complimentary hot continental breakfast!
CITY: Champaign
Winston Tunnel State Natural Area
230 acres for public hunting, hiking, nature viewing and an historic railroad tunnel.
CITY: Galena
Wye Motel
Newly remodeled; rooms with kitchenettes; others with microwave and refrigerators; cable television, free HBO and free local calls.
CITY: Clinton
Wyndham Glenview Suites
The seven-story, 253-room, all-suites Wyndham Glenview Suites features separate bedroom and living rooms. The suites are complete with flat-screen TV's, complementary wireless Internet, mini bar, microwave and refrigerator. Guests can enjoy two restaurants or the workout room with an indoor pool and whirlpool. Ten pet-friendly guest rooms are available.
CITY: Glenview


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"Southeast Asia's primates are subject to relentless poaching because of the profits to be made from the illegal trade," said Chantal Elkin, manager of the Threatened Species Program in CI's Center for Applied Biodiversity Science. "Although some of the region's threatened primates are taken as pets-notably orangutans and gibbons -they are most often hunted and traded for use in traditional medicines. Most of this trade appears to be international, primarily to China."
As "Flagship Species" and our closest living relatives, nonhuman primates are important to the health of their surrounding ecosystems. Through the dispersal of seeds and other interactions with their environments, primates help support a wide range of plant and animal life that make up the Earth's forests.
The 2004-2006 list focuses on the severity of the overall threat rather than mere numbers. Some on the list, such as the Sumatran orangutan, still number in the low thousands but are disappearing at a faster rate than other primates. The December tsunamis that devastated coastal Sumatra have triggered a possible new threat to orangutan habitat from resettlement of area residents.
Changes to the list from 2002 reflect a desire to draw attention to other endangered primates. For example, Miss Waldron's red colobus, which has gone decades without a live sighting, was replaced by the Bioko red colobus to show that other colobus species also are under extremely grave threat.
"All evidence tells us that the first extinctions among Africa's primates will occur among the red colobus," said Thomas Butynski, director of CI's Eastern Africa Biodiversity Hotspots Program. "Miss Waldron's red colobus in Ghana and Ivory Coast, and Bouvier's red colobus in the Republic of Congo may already be extinct, while the Tana River red colobus in Kenya and Bioko red colobus in Equatorial Guinea could be gone within the next 20 years."
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Shreveport, LA (KMSS) — A man wanted for murder is now behind bars after a two day search by local, state and federal authorities.
Shreveport Police arrested Kevin Joseph Lino, 27, of Lowell, Massachusetts, just after 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening along a stretch of Mansfield Road between Valley View Drive and Kingston Road. Lino had been a fugitive during the nearly two day man hunt in connection with his alleged participation of a homeless man in Missoula, Montana back in July. Lino, who is said to have ties in the Shreveport area, was able to evade authorities on at least two previous occasions while in the area.
Authorities first tracked Lino at Clyde Fant Parkway along the Red River on Friday evening and a second time Friday night after a car was reported stolen from a parking lot in Shreve City.
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Thrash Talk: An Early Christmas
Atlanta got an early Christmas present, seeing Dany Heatley skate for the first time on Tuesday. I know, much too early to really get excited about his return. He still has a long way to go in his rehab, most of which will take place off the ice. Even without any setbacks, his return is likely 6-10 weeks from now. But it was still a step in the right direction, albeit a brief one.
Senators Update
The Senators have gotten off to a rocky start this season, but even with their troubles, they sit in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Luckily, the Senators' play has been much improved lately and they are starting to look like the Senators of old.
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Mario is visited by the ghost of hockey's present, who takes him on a journey through present-day NHL to show him that having a small payroll isn't an excuse to suck.
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This edition, I'm covering everything from the last time I did this (November 8). Coincidentally, it's my 22nd today too…not that it means anything.
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Fleury, will he play for Canada's Juniour team?
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From a Mad Isle Fan To a Mad Owner Regarding a Mad Mike
Charles Wang is the owner of the Islanders. He decided to keep Mike Milbury as his GM when he bought the team in April 2000. Here is a letter to Mr. Wang regarding Milbury.
Milbury is getting itchy trigger finger.
From this fans perspective, it is Mike who should go. He has clainmed responsibility for the Isles 3 week slide after breaking up the "good ole boys" group that formed when the Isles took their team to West Virginia for training camp. This group that wore jeans and CAT tractor hats included Wiemer, Peca, Aucoin and some other veterans. Rookies couldn't break into the group. Getting rid of Wiemer not only was supposed to save salary, but break this group up. The remaining players countered with "Members Only" t-shirts. There is obviously friction in that locker room. The Isles started very strongly winning 7 of their first 11, however they have won only 2 of their last 11 since Jason Wiemer was let go. They have lost 6 in a row.
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3 weeks 1 day ago | Personally, I'm not a fan of the "key play" thing. |
It doesn't help the home field advantage at all. Chanting "Dee-fense" on big defensive plays does help. |
3 weeks 1 day ago | Black shoes, please. And perfect seasons. |
What a coincidence, the last perfect season came while the team was wearing black shoes! |
8 weeks 2 days ago | I will always root for Michigan to win. |
But believe me, I understand the frustration. Sadly, I sense a coming showdown between football supporters and those who feel that football detracts from the university's mission. I hope I'm wrong about this. I do hope we land Harbaugh, but I'd be OK with someone named Stoops (Bob or Mark, I'm not picky) or even Les Miles. My fear is that Harbaugh is still obsessed with the NFL, and that Les Miles is using us as contract leverage. (No, he'd never do that.) As always, Go Blue! Better times are ahead. |
8 weeks 3 days ago | Mattison's daughter played softball at ND. That's why he went. |
He always loved UM, and yes, he has family in Michigan. He took the ND job to be near his daughter. I have a daughter, and let me tell you, if she moves to Lower Slobovia, I'd consider moving, just to be near her. http://www.und.com/sports/w-softbl/mtt/mattison_lisa00.html |
8 weeks 3 days ago | As Bill Parcells said, "You are what your record says you are." |
Michigan won 5 and lost 7. Forget that they showed flashes against Rutgers, Maryland, Ohio State, etc. 5 wins, 7 losses. That has to improve. At this point I wouldn't worry about recruiting. I think a lot of recruits will bail if Hoke is fired, and a lot of recruits will bail if Hoke is retained. This wasn't a good year, and it won't help things. That having been said, there is talent on the roster, and it's perfectly conceivable that the right coach could turn things around pretty quickly. All we can do is keep rooting, and wish the seniors well. |
8 weeks 3 days ago | Jansen is definitely a Hoke supporter. |
That said, I think Hoke is gone. I'd love Harbaugh, but if he won't take it, please contact Bob Stoops. He's won a national champonship, and without a lot of controversy. Has recruiting ties in the midwest and Texas. As for recruits, of course they'll de-commit if Hoke is fired. They'll also de-commit if Hoke stays. We're not going to keep many, so let's do what's best for the program at this point. |
8 weeks 5 days ago | OSU will strategically avoid putting 50 points on us. |
They remember what happened when they did that in '68. Got us too fired up for their liking. |
10 weeks 5 days ago | Michigan. |
Frankly, the rest mean very little to me. |
11 weeks 3 hours ago | I know this is just from 2002 to the current day, but |
prior to that, Drew Henson (1998), Charles Woodson (1995) and Tyrone Wheatley (1991) were all highly prized recruits. Call me crazy, but I'd rather have Wheatley, Jr. than Chris Clark. |
11 weeks 5 hours ago | Mike Trgovac |
Knows defense. Coached as an assistant at ND, I believe. Played for UM and sacked Joe Montana a few times in the first game between UM and ND in many moons. Had that happened in a scoreless road game at Northwesterrn, I'd say it was many MOONs. OK. I'll go now. |
11 weeks 16 hours ago | This |
That's the truth. The only thing stopping Michigan is Michigan. |
11 weeks 2 days ago | Wear black shoes. The blue pants, I don't mind. |
Other than that, I'd have to say I'd like to see Michigan stick with the traditional uniform. other teams, too. OSU with its traditionals, Sparty, ND, USC, Rutgers, etc. Too many different uniforms, and then with players wearing different color shoes, it contradicts the very term "uniform" when it comes to the team, i.e., they should all wear the same thing. Period, amen. And yes, the shoes should never be anything other than black. |
11 weeks 2 days ago | That's just it. At least gauge his interest. |
Stoops has won big, and has done so without reasonably good conduct exhibited by those involved with his program. He has recruiting ties to the midwest, and to Texas and Oklahoma. This one is a no-brainer: Offer him, and see what it will take to get him here. As BlueCheesehead from Wingedhelmet would say, he'll unite the fan base, and we can forget about the various factions and clans of Michigan supporters. Go Blue and Get Stoops! |
11 weeks 4 days ago | Personally, I'd be fine with Kyle Whittingham |
He's shown that he can win, and his players always seem prepared. Not to beat a dead horse, but he's completed a perfect season, beaten 'Bama in a bowl game...I'll take him. Then again, if Bob Stoops were available, I think I'd prefer Bob. Ability to recruit the midwest through his Ohio high school contacts, and high school contacts in Texas and Oklahoma...yeah, sign me up for Stoops. But yes, I'd welcome Mr. Whittingham with open arms. |
12 weeks 1 day ago | I agree with that last sentence. |
Granted, it's an educational institution, first and foremost, but many people enjoy the "big-time college football" experience at Michigan. Admittedly, that's just my opinion, but it would be a shame to see the university take a radically different approach to such a hallowed tradition. |
12 weeks 1 day ago | Michigan already has a quidditch team |
http://www.usquidditch.org/team/michigan-quidditch/ tOSU and Sparty have teams, as well. |
16 weeks 5 days ago | I would expect maybe 2-3,000 fans from UM. |
Not many. Rutgers fans are OK, but they do seem very enthusiastic about this rivalry. It could be that they smell blood in the water. That's one reason we should support our guys heartily. GO BLUE! |
17 weeks 1 hour ago | Bill Parcells |
He's rested and ready. |
17 weeks 2 days ago | Better idea: Fly the UM flag upside down. |
For centuries, flying your flag upside down has been a signal of distress. Granted, that's not in the stadium, but that would do it. |
17 weeks 2 days ago | You, sir, should receive knight hood! I'll take Sumlin now! |
While A&M isn't the academic equivalent of UM, I'm very confident that Sumlin would restore us to double digit wins pretty quickly. As you said, he's a Big Ten guy (frankly, we've actually had pretty cordial relations with Purdue; see Griese, Bob). He can recruit both the midwest and Texas. He'll provide stability, yet he'll be open to more modern approaches to offense. A&M made Bo an offer back in the day. We should, at the very, very least, gauge the man's interest in the UM job. Couldn't hurt. |
17 weeks 2 days ago | Who needs John Harbaugh? Doesn't have a Super Bowl ring. Wait.. |
Yeah, maybe we could use him, after all. Dominant defenses, a balanced offense, solid special teams, good blocking, tackling, and ball security. Maybe some of those things would benefit a team. |
17 weeks 5 days ago | Kenn even fared pretty well against Lawrence Taylor. |
That's saying something. Here's a comment by Elliott Harrison on NFL.com last May: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000354373/printable/best-player-in-... |
17 weeks 5 days ago | Fair point, BlueLikeJazz. |
Once they start leaving, that would remove the last obstacle. |
17 weeks 5 days ago | At the very least, it's as bad as 2010. |
On the one hand, I'm worried about losing kids who Hoke brought to A2, but on the other hand, it clearly seems as though this team isn't improving. Before anyone accuses me of being disloyal, I will always root for Michigan. I am worried about the direction, though. The shame is that our facilities are updated, they've made some inroads into getting some speed players from the south, and they've tried to address some of the areas we've had difficulty with in the past. At the end of the day, it's not about uniformz, or "Michigan Men" or the various factions that exist among the alums and the fan base, it's about supporting the team and producing a team that wins with integrity and consistency. I think we can all agree on that. GO BLUE! |
18 weeks 5 days ago | At this point, every ensuing game is his biggest |
I think there may have been some bigger games in the past three-plus seasons than Utah, but at this point, every game ahead of him is his biggest game at that point. Utah will be substantially bigger than, say, Iowa or Penn State last season, but they'll continue to increase in importance week by week. If he survives this season and next, both he and the program should be OK. Will it be easy? No. |
20 weeks 17 hours ago | ChicagoB1GRed, I'd agree with you wholeheartedly. |
I think there are a lot of reasonable, respectful fans of many different teams in college football, and I welcome the opportunity to converse with fans of other teams, whether on "their" boards or one of Michigan's boards. To some degree, I think any loss of decorum is the result of the fact that we're on computers. Fewer people would behave poorly or disrespectfully face to face. |
20 weeks 18 hours ago | I'll respectfully disagree |
First, i think the current use of the word "troll" is specific to a very young audience. I'm 51, and I wouldn't think anything of going to a rival board and posting, "Hey, good game, guys." I've always presented myself with decorum and respect, and it's usually returned in kind, even on boards and blogs for rivals like Ohio State and Notre Dame. Now, if they're coming over here and starting unnecessary problems, that's an entirely different situation. I've never been one to "talk trash," and it seems pointless to do so, particularly since we're just fans and/or alums, and we're not making blocks and tackles. Again, just my opinion, for what it's worth. |
20 weeks 18 hours ago | NFL.com has some different numbers |
Sorry to be a killjoy; I love Charles as much as anyone here, but nfl.com indicates that he has 57 interceptions and 27 forced fumbles. http://www.nfl.com/player/charleswoodson/2503797/profile Still, assuming he plays at least this season, it would not be out of the question to pass Rod Woodson. If he plays this season and next, and at the same level he's playing now, he'll easily surpass Rod. Clearly one of the greatest players of all time, in all of football. |
20 weeks 2 days ago | Question re: John Harbaugh |
I've heard his name mentioned several times now, but unlike his father and his brother, he has no ties to the university that I'm aware of. Does anyone know if he has any affinity for MIchigan? Would he seriously consider coming here? I've always thought he was the more level-headed brother, and I think he'd make UM tough almost immediately. |
20 weeks 2 days ago | To some degree, yes, Martin was correct. |
Here's the most important point he was correct about: Michigan needs to divorce itself from this ludicrous obsession with hiring a "Michigan Man." Simply put, this nepotistic approach limits the amount of new thought in a footbal program, or in any venture. The people in the progam use the same concepts ad infinitum, but the rest of the world adapts. Eventually, a group that does not adapt is less with stale concepts and complacent personnel. That's what happened with UM. Frankly, if Art Briles were younger, I'd consider him in a heartbeat. I wouldl have loved to see UM hire Charlie Strong, who seems to embody many of the values that both young blues and old blues hold dear to their hearts. I mentioned Bob Stoops in another thread, but I don't realistically think he would come to A2. Gus Malzahn? Maybe Jon Gruden? And yet, there is something to be said for an old school approach. Part of me would love to see them approach Bill Parcells. Bill would find a way to be successful, and would figure out how to adapt their S&C program to maximize its talent. |


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Holly Daggers is a video and "new media" artist and a professional live-mix VJ. Holly performed as the onstage VJ for Microsoft's launch for the XBOX KINECT in Times Square which featured game-inspired visuals on seven "jumbotron" screens and over 600 dancers in a flash mob concert. Recent projects include: a three-year VJ residency at New York's megaclub PACHA NYC performing each weekend with DJ TOP 100 acts like Steve Angelo, Kaskade, Laidback Luke, Afrojack, and Nervo. Recent stage collaborations include 3D hiphop with Decadancetheater, and BLACK MOON at Dance New Amsterdam a twist on the Schoenberg opera Pierriot Lunaire with Monstah Black and Major Scurlock. Holly's audience-interactive installations have been presented at MoMA, NY and Chelsea Art Museum. She has performed concert visuals for Moby and toured with diverse music acts ranging from The Roots to Fischerspooner; Bustah Rhymes to Hillary Duff. Holly was voted a Top 20 VJ by DJ Magazine(UK) two years in a row. Holly is supported by Edirol-Roland, Korg, and Reflecmedia.
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I have been reading some forums regarding getting new tires installed if I have Spidertrax spacers. I heard that Discount Tire won't work on my truck if I have them on (but haven't asked them directly yet). I was also curious if anyone had tried getting their tires done at Big O Tires with wheel spacers on.


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Hi Everybody,
I need some help. I have a single stage heatpump with demand defrost (3-tons) and a 90% gas furance (100BTU input). This is a dual fuel setup. I have it controlled by a focus-pro wireless t-stat kit. It works great EXCEPT FOR. When my heatpump goes into defrost it initiates the gas-furance. Sometimes during a longer defrost their is significant heat left in the plenum when it switches back to heatpump and there is annoying vibration until all the leftover heat produced from the gas furnace during the defrost cycle is gone. I'm sure this vibration is not good for the heatpump. This has been happening since I had the system install 2.5 years ago. It hasn't caused any problems but I'm sure it might take life off the system. Its also annoying hearing the vibration after it comes out of defrost. This happens because my furnace is single stage and it produces way to much heat then necessary to temper the cool air of defrost and the heat comes from below the coil. Can I disconnect a wire from my t-stat base by my furance so when it goes into defrost it doesn't start my furnace? I tried disconnecting the aux/E wire. This solves the problem - but I can no longer activate the gas furnace if I were to switch to emergency heat or for when it drops below the balance point that I have set on the t-stat. Or do I have to disconnect the W wire at the heatpump because I read on other forums that this is energized during defrost? I'm looking for some type of solution. I can live with a short spurt of cold air during the defrost cycle. |
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You understand that the defrost cycle is running the unit as an air conditioner? If you do not run the backup heat it will blow cool air into the house. |
- Posted by neohioheatpump (My Page) on Wed, Apr 11, 12 at 15:54
Yes I realize that. The defrost cycles are pretty short most of the time. I don't like the fact sometimes when it comes out of defrost there is still significant heat left below the coils from the gas furnace. This causes a condition where the air blowing across the coils isn't cooler than the coil from the refrigerant fromt the heatpump in heating mode. It creates a vibration for a short period of time until the heat from the furnace is blown thru the vents on out. The vibration is not good and happens because the heat is not being removed from the coil and is sent back to the outdoor heatpump. I could live with a little cold air coming out the vents during defrost. I don't have many defrosts to begin with since its demand defrost. I just want to figure out how to accomplish this. |
For an ideal situation, I sounds like you need the blower to run for a few seconds before the compressor re starts in the heat mode. |
- Posted by bus_driver (My Page) on Thu, Apr 12, 12 at 7:42
If the furnace does not operate during the defrost cycle, the defrost cycle is likely to be much longer and cool air from the registers will be for that longer period of time. |
So what is the source of the vibration when the defrost cycle is ending? That does not seem right. |
"It creates a vibration for a short period of time until the heat from the furnace is blown thru the vents on out." It really sounds like something is wrong here. The residual heat from the backup heat should not be bothering the heat pump all that much. |
- Posted by neohioheatpump (My Page) on Fri, Apr 13, 12 at 7:46
Well the residual heat from the backup lingers for about a minute or 2 when there is a longer defrost. My furnace is single stage and is a 90% trane with 100KBTU's as input. The heatpump is 3-ton (36KBTU's). So when there is a longer defrost, after the defrost is over there is still considerable heat in the plenum. Soon as the heat-pump begins to create heat a hum starts and then goes away. This hum can be quite annoying and is definitely noticable. Too be honest, I've recently dis-engaged the auxiliar wire from my t-stat base. This accomplishes my goal of not engaging the furnace during defrost. Only problem is if I wanted to use my furnace as in emergency heat mode it won't kick on. I notice that even when it comes out of defrost with no heat in the plenum from backup heat it makes a significant hum for a minute or two. Is that normal? Could it have something to do with the way my txv was installed on the indoor coil? Even during regular operation I notice a slight constant noise from the indoor coil but this is much more toloerable and not like the hum that occurs when coming out of defrost. I do not get this slight noise during A/C mode. |
Did you discuss the problem with the HVAC contractor? What was the response? Perhaps the coil was never installed properly, or it is defective. A vibration sounds like a mechanical problem to me. I am suprised you have put up with this for 2.5 years. |
- Posted by neohioheatpump (My Page) on Fri, Apr 13, 12 at 10:48
I haven't discussed with the installing contracting. I'm not sure its a vibration. It might be a very low-register humm. The heatpump works fine. I get good temperature rises from the vents. While running in heatpump mode the very low volume low register humm isn't very noticable and is tolerable. My fiance doesn't notice it but I do. When it comes out of defrost its noticeable to her and me. It doesn't go into defrost that often. It has demand defrost. During cooling there is no humm at all from the coil. This has been the case since day #1. The coil had a field installed txv. I remember when he installed he mentioned you could place the txv on specific 'positions of the clock' on the tube. |
It could be the TXV bypass valve. When you change from heat to cool the TXV has to either be bypassed or forced full open. |
- Posted by neohioheatpump (My Page) on Fri, Apr 13, 12 at 13:49
So that is the txv on the indoor coil? Basically that requires an entirely new txt valve? If I were to have someone do this repair, is it a big deal? Does refrigerant need to be removed during this? |
You need someone to come and diagnose the problem before deciding on a fix. It could be the TXV, it could be a reversing valve. No way to tell without examining the system. It is not going to be inexpensive since the system may have to be emptied of refrigerant, repaired, and then vacuumed out and refrigerant replaced. |
- Posted by neohioheatpump (My Page) on Sat, Apr 14, 12 at 20:41
I"m going to wait and see. It has still been running fine. Its always done this. Its running right now as I write this. The sound it makes while running in heatpump heat mode isn't bad. Not as quiet as the gas furnace or when it runs in a/c but tolerable. I just don't like those defrosts. Maybe I"m being picky. Does anyone else out there care to comment on the noises after their heatpump comes out of defrost make? I'm not talking about the whoosh of the outdoor unit when it switches from cool back to heat. Does anyone have to comment if their heatpump is quieter in cooling mode than heating mode? |
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I have a 5 ft Japanese maple in a pot that has become too small. It tips over in the wind and is getting rootbound. I have a smallish whiskey barrel to repot it in - approx. 3x the size of the current pot - but I am not sure if it is OK to do it now. I can't put it in the ground because the only suitable location I have has many tree and rhodie roots and I can't dig a large enough hole. I don't want the tree to get too much bigger and I like to be able to move it out of the wind in the winter. Thanks very much. |
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- Posted by houstontexas123 z9a (My Page) on Wed, Aug 13, 14 at 23:12
if you're not messing with the roots it'll be fine. just take it out of the pot, add soil to the barrel, place the tree in and fill in the sides with soil. if you are going to be messing with the rootball, any kind of root pruning, etc, like what the bonsai growers do, then you need to wait till its dormant. |
Pretty much what HT said ....There's a difference between repotting and potting up. Repotting includes root pruning and a fresh change of soil after removing all or most of the old soil. Potting up is simply transplanting the tree in a larger pot with a slightly larger soil volume. Potting up ensures continuation of the limitations inherent in congested roots, repotting relieves the tree of that condition. Unless you encounter some sort of emergency, there is little reason to repot a deciduous tree while it's in leaf - the potential problems are many. Pot up any time, but it's best to do it when the tree is growing well or about to put on the spring flush. Note that the growth "spurt" you usually see after potting up isn't a spurt at all. It's an indication that root congestion is and has been limiting your plant's growth and vitality. The 'spurt' is simply a result of the tree filling the extra space with fine roots, which temporarily allows it to grow somewhat closer to its genetic potential. Al |
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Re:An how a professional comedian does it: (144 comments)
Where exactly on that page? I didn't see anything related to that at all
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Re:An how a professional comedian does it: (144 comments)
Where exactly on that page? I didn't see anything related to that at all
Re:Thought... (359 comments)
That's no good, half the population is out on that...
Re:Yeah... (1105 comments)
Remember, for hundreds of years, the greeks and romans knew the world was round and revolved around the sun. Then some group with an agenda came and said otherwise and people stupidly believed them.
Almost every antidote has an opposite.
Re:Ugh, potheads (212 comments)
Dear Alanis,
This is irony. Zadaz is replying to a story about scientific research done with hemp, which he won't read because of his prejudices. He then sums up with if people want him to changes his prejudices, they should produce some scientific research done with hemp.
Re:California and New York are in a battle... (856 comments)
Okay, back again. You seem to have not actually read the second amendment. No where in it does it say that anyone anywhere can carry a gun they bought thirty seconds ago at the Kwik-e Mart. In fact, it's the only amendment to use the word "regulated". One man walking down the street is not a militia.
Re:California and New York are in a battle... (856 comments)
Dude, I was going to go into how I can't stand your points, but I think the thing that bothers me most is the level of your rhetoric. "police" "extreme" "invasive" "utopian liberal fantasy". Tone it down some and you might make some decent points. Currently, you just sound like a Fox News sound bite.
Damn, as much as I tried, I can't stop myself.
By your examples of CA and NY and the "liberal" at the end, you seemed to be under the impression that conservatives don't want to do the exact same thing. Which party is the one that keeps trying to pass laws about what you can and can't do in your bedroom again?
Ahh cigarettes. That was a hard fought battle. Fortunately, public decency won. I currently live in a country where there's no regulation in restaurants. Some do have separate rooms, some have the "invisible wall", others don't even have that. If people want to smoke, have at it. If people want to smoke while I try to eat, I hope they don't mind if I shit on their plate while they try to eat. See, smoking isn't a right, it is a privilege. If you want to buy pre-packaged ready to smoke cigarettes, you pay for it. But you know what? There is no regulations on growing your own.
As to the concealed thing? Let me just say good. It makes me happy to know not just any moron can carry a gun.
Re:It's a Catholiban terrorist dictatorship (390 comments)
Prude much? Or just ignorant of ummm culture? Or just dumb?
It always comes up, this, in discussions about porn. Sex is normal and healthy. What could be wrong about looking at depictions of a couple engaging in this healthy, normal act.
And if that's what porn was about, I'd agree. But a great deal of porn is about transgressive acts, and nasty attitudes.
A great deal of people talking is about transgressive acts and nasty attitudes. Should we ban talking from places? Seriously how is "Pizza's here - open the box to my cock - fucking" worse than two frat boys talking about beating the shit out of someone else or wanting to? Or two girls trash talking another?
Rape fantasies are common. The notion that "no means yes" is common.
define "common". If you mean it to be more than 50% umm, then I'd like to see some citation. 30% isn't common. Even then this needs a big fat [citation needed]
The notion that all women turn into sluts when you scratch the surface.
Wait, I thought porn was about rape? Which is it?
Getting pleasure from spitting, slapping and insulting someone (or I guess from being subjected to that).
People don't need porn for this. People insult other people on a daily basis, if not more. I've seen 5,000 times more slapping on run of the mill TV shows than I have in all the porn I've seen. If you're that offended by spitting, do yourself a favor and never ever go to China. Or hang out near prepubescent boys.
And of course, body parts of abnormal size.
Fuck you and your holier-than-thou attitude on how people should look. So some people like fat porn. Oh, wait, you're talking about 18 inch cocks? So what am I not supposed to go outside anymore? Or are you talking about girls with big fake tits? If so, don't watch any sort of South American TV.
Most adults can tell the difference between fantasy and reality (although, possibly, fewer than you'd hope -- especially when there's the 'gonzo' genre that masquerades as amateur). But children find it more difficult.
You're so right. We need to get on banning Harry Potter before more children think they're wizards. Non-fiction is hereby banned because kidz iz dumbz.
So we have boys growing up with these unpleasant ideas about what it's OK to do to women, and girls growing up with these harmful ideas of what society expects of them.
From porn?! Men beat their wives because they watch PORN?! Girls have weight issues because they watched PORN?! You're dumb and so are the retards that modded you insightful.
(I'm talking about hetero porn, because that's what experience I have).
I have experience with it all and well, I can tell you 95% doesn't have any of the shit you've been spouting in it. Except for that German stuff. Freaky~!
Sure, there *is* porn in which two people are mutually attracted and have mutually enjoyable, considerate sex.
You mean like most of it?
But it's not all that common,
Inconceivable! You keep using that word, but I don't think it means what you think it means.
and consumers tend to shift up to something more interesting (i.e. more extreme and transgressive).
Umm, you're full of it. I've got over 20+ years of pron watching experience and I'm not into BDSM, skat, snuff, beast, or anything more than guy-meets-girl guy-fucks-girl. Hell, I'm not even fond of anal. People like what they like. They don't start liking shit because they're bored. Again, you are stupid.
I don't know the answer. I'm opposed to censorship. But neither am I dumb enough to say that porn is harmless.
No, you're just dumb. I'm surprised you didn't say anything in there about going blind or hairy hands. The rest of the drivel you spouted sounds just the same.
Re:On TV now (1105 comments)
Were any of those explosions at a huge international event where tens of thousands of people were gathered?
From the horse's mouth (57 comments)
There seems to be confusion here because the story is a news article and not the direct update from PlayJam. Here's what they told their KS backers
Huge Momentum.
When we started this project we were unsure how successful it would be. Our expectation was that we would do an initial run of a few thousand units and then go from there. What happened next was a whirlwind. We've now got 27 retailers around the world engaged and placing orders for our micro-console. We have GameStop in the US and Game in the UK as our lead retail partners, but with over 5,000 stores between them we are in a remarkable position to scale this project.
With your support and backing we have created something that quite literally could help re-shape the games console industry. Quite a feat if we get it right.
Dev units shipped.
Key to making this happen is getting developers behind us and so far over 600 developers have signed up, including many great indies and major studios. We're working on bringing some great titles to the TV and over the coming months we will make some announcements on some of the awesome exclusive content we have in development. We've also signed strategic deals with companies like Amlogic and ARM which will help us promote our network throughout their huge eco-system. To harness this potential we have started shipping out the GameStick DEV units to our developer partners and will ship out the remaining units this week and next. One batch has been held up in customs because of the current issues around the use of air-freight to transport lithium batteries which exist within our controller. Hopefully this batch will be released next week.
Using your feedback on these units we have already begun to make refinements on the final production model. We have adjusted the movement on the shoulder buttons, changed the analog stick assembly, moved the LED configuration, re-designed some of the buttons, changed the texture on the analog stick hats and put a mechanical door on the back of the controller so that when GameStick is being used the slot in the back of the controller is closed. We're looking forward to getting further feedback from you all.
Main Production Run.
The main production run has gone from a few thousand units to tens of thousands of units. This has meant that we have had to change production methods and move to high volume tooling.
Initially, we planned on demand for around 1,000 units so we were going to use silicon molds, which is what we have used for the GameStick DEV units. These don't take much time to make, but they also cannot cope with the high volume production that we now need. As a result we have had to move to much higher end tooling which is being made in both China and Germany. To create these tools takes around 3 months and is a huge investment for us – one we can only afford to make once. Whilst this work has been underway for a while we have had to slow things down a bit to ensure we can get the final controller amendments prototyped and tested before the final tools can be finished.
Initially we had hoped to deliver GameStick to you at the end of April. We now expect to complete mechanical tooling about 4 weeks later at the end of May. Then the units are assembled, tested and assuming there are no issues, packed prior to shipping to each territory. We expect to ship around the 10th June. The volumes are now too large for us to be able to afford to air-freight them, which was our plan, so now we are going to have to use sea freight to deliver them. That's going to take around 2 weeks. Then we have fulfillment in territory – which we estimate will take between 1 and 5 days depending on where you are located. This means we think the likely date of arrival of your hand crafted GameStick will be at the last week of June.
Whilst we would have liked to ship earlier, we are, to a large degree, victims of the success we have created together. It is so rare to get the opportunity to deliver a project of this scale and we need to ensure we don't trip over ourselves. We'll give you a weekly production update going forward so that we can share the ups and downs of pulling together the numerous threads of a developing a new ecosystem for console gaming. As ever, thank you for your support.
The GameStick Team
Re:It doesn't add up... (57 comments)
As a backer, I can see the updates on KS. Here is what they said:
Initially we had hoped to deliver GameStick to you at the end of April. We now expect to complete mechanical tooling about 4 weeks later at the end of May. Then the units are assembled, tested and assuming there are no issues, packed prior to shipping to each territory. We expect to ship around the 10th June. The volumes are now too large for us to be able to afford to air-freight them, which was our plan, so now we are going to have to use sea freight to deliver them. That's going to take around 2 weeks. Then we have fulfillment in territory – which we estimate will take between 1 and 5 days depending on where you are located. This means we think the likely date of arrival of your hand crafted GameStick will be at the last week of June.
Re:I still don't get it. (57 comments)
Yeah! Tell him brother! CORPORATE WHORES! You can pry my iOS, no... Windows Mobile, ummm Windows WTF?... errr fuck, what's some mobile platform that doesn't suck on the balls of some fat corp?
Re:I owe you (385 comments)
Sue Lowden is that you?!
Re:Go to the f-ing library (561 comments)
At the University of Iowa or any state school? I went to a large state university and worked at the library for four years. Granted, that was ten years ago, but the last time I was there (4 years ago) visiting my old bosses, it was the same. Unless people are chugging beer in the stacks, go in there. All of the university libraries I've been in have had desks in the stacks. My school's library even had private, insulated rooms inside the stacks. Look harder, AC
Re:Go to the f-ing library (561 comments)
Buy this and move are the only things people have been suggesting.
The fact that you were able to put most advice into two broad categories doesn't magically invalidate it. Pretending that it does makes you a liar.
I never said they were invalid. Spending money on things when there is a perfectly good free option available is a waste. Also, I didn't lump all the advice into two broad categories. If you took the time to read my second sentence, it specifically mentions something that is neither one of those. Who's the dishonest one here?
This falls into the "move" category. So not only are you a liar, you're a hypocrite as well.
When I said "move" it wasn't the meaning of "motion" but as in people were suggesting he put all of his belonging into boxes, find a new room and relocate all of his stuff to it. I understand perfectly well that you're just trolling me because you're trying to prove that I lumped all the solutions into two broad categories (though I didn't and at the time of my posting, aside from the somatic processing advice that's all there was: different suggestions for voice canceling headphones and people telling him to pack up and relocate).
You will now inadvertently prove me correct by further displaying your dishonesty. No other course of action from you is possible.
Your trolling aside, it still doesn't invalidate my point that the easiest, cheapest and simplest solution is for him to take advantage of living on campus and use the resources already available to him. Go to the library.
Go to the f-ing library (561 comments)
Buy this and move are the only things people have been suggesting. One guy did have interesting advice about the somatic voice processing center of the brain, but I can't believe not a single person has suggested that you leave your room, walk across campus and go to the freaking library. Need a computer? There are computer labs everywhere, too. Seriously, I thought this was one of the worst ask slasdots and expected half the answers to be "Go to the f-ing library". But no one?! let me say it then.
Re:I'm only surprised they bothered to label it (149 comments)
I'm surprised they didn't try to blame it on Japan again.
Re:This will only work (149 comments)
I only reply because there are mods as clueless as you.
[The one-child policy] restricts urban couples to only one child, while allowing additional children in several cases, including twins, rural couples, ethnic minorities, and couples who are both only children themselves. In 2007, according to a spokesperson of the Committee on the One-Child Policy, approximately 35.9% of China's population was subject to a one-child restriction.(wikipedia)
Granted, when the population is in the billions, 35.9% is a lot of people, but still it's not as far reaching as you are thinking. I'm too lazy to look up the numbers, but it wouldn't surprise me if 35.9% didn't equate to the number of one (or no) child households in western countries.
Re:There always is the alternative... (354 comments)
There's a tort called vexatious litigation. It's common law.
That's nice and might have baring were this a law of the land and not law of a company.
There is also a possible penalty under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 11, for signing your name to a legal declaration that you have not investigated and, thus, do not have good reason to believe that it is true. The judge, essentially, gets to make up any penalty they think is appropriate (within reason).
What judge? What Federal Rules? Those don't matter in the slightest here. This is about a private entity making up misguided rules when they should be dumb pipes.
Re:Card's gone over the deep end (1174 comments)
Dude, you obviously didn't read the Homecoming series and it's batshit insane fifth book.
Re:I'm not even a fan, but (1174 comments)
You and the story poster really really really need to go back to school and beef up on your reading comprehension. Card's personal views are evident all over the place. Empire was painfully filled with them. Everything in the Bean series. All of his non-SF is littered with it.
If you want to read a very well written and thought out argument as to why Ender's Game is one of the worst books for adolescents to read, check out John Kessel's thesis. He's not like one of those that says Card didn:t even write Ender's Game
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Fabian Gonzales murder: More silence than justice in stabbings of baby, grandma (48-49)
Three months ago yesterday, RaeLyn Gonzales, fifty, and her eighteen-month-old grandson, Fabian Gonzales, were brutally stabbed to death in Adams County. Since then, no arrests have been made and precious little information has been released about the investigation.Big photos, video below.
But the Gonzales family has no intention of letting the deaths of their loved ones fall through the cracks. They're using public demonstrations and social media to keep the focus on finding the killer.
Details about the case are few, even after all this time. At about 7:30 p.m. on January 3, family members came to an apartment near West 66th Place and Federal Boulevard in Adams County and discovered a gruesome scene.The crime scene, from CBS4 coverage.
Raelynn and Fabian, for whom she cared, had both been stabbed to death.
"Oh my God, they're all dead! Help!" a neighbor heard one of them yell seconds afterward.
In the immediate aftermath of the killings, authorities in Adams County revealed little about the crime -- possible suspects, motive, anything. And that remains the case to this day.
Frustrated, the Gonzales family staged a rally last night covered by Fox31....
...and are keeping the memories of victims alive on the RaeLynn/Fabian Gonzales Facebook page. Featured there are photos of little Fabian like this one....A screen capture from Fox31's coverage of last night's vigil.
...as well as images of him with RaeLynn, who was so devoted to him:
The family is also offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.
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Union membership in Michigan is falling for a variety of reasons.
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Critics of the tax hike could argue, if they can find $550 million in cuts, they could find another $500 million and then they could fix the darn highways without a tax increase.
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